Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant (Special Education)

Niles71; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Culver School is seeking a Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant in the Special Education program. The role involves reinforcing reading, language arts, math, and computer skills, both individually and in small groups, under the guidance of licensed staff.

You will help administer activities, maintain student records, assist with behavior management, and supervise non-instructional times, including field trips and lunch periods. Experience with diverse learners is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with special needs students is desirable.
• Familiarity with educational software and basic office tools helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and computer skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Assist in administering and correcting classroom exercises and assessments.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and reinforcing skills according to student needs.
• Maintain records documenting student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavior management to keep a safe and orderly environment.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times (lunch, bus, playground, study hall).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Assist with parent contact to foster effective involvement in student education.
• Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion and participation in activities.
• Participate in IEP process as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living as required to maximize participation.

Skills

Instructional assistance

Reading and math support

Record-keeping

Behavior management

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience with special needs

No Child Left Behind coursework/exam

Tools

Word

Excel

Educational software

Job description

Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant (Special Education) JobID: 190

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  5/28/2026
• Location:
  Culver School
• Date Available:
  08/18/2026

Essential Job Functions

• - Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• - Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• - Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• - Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• - Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• - Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• - Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• - Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• - Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• - Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• - Works in standard office and school building environments.
• - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• - High School diploma or equivalent.
• - Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• - Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.